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Origins of the Hooson surname

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About the Hoosons

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Where do most Hoosons live?

In 1921, most Hoosons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Hoosons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,350 records for the Hooson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Hoosons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hooson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hoosons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hoosons in 1921
Dressmaker

30

Worsted Spinner

18

Dress Maker

12

Worsted Weaver

12

Cotton Weaver

11

Common Male occupations for Hoosons in 1921
Coal Miner

34

Farmer

34

Coal Miner Hewer

23

Lead Miner

18

Joiner

16

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